DRUGS Flashcards
BENZODIAZEPINES
- Midazolam (Versed, Valium, Ativan)
- Diazepam
- Lorazepam
Decreases anxiety and produces sedation and Induces amnesia
Monitor for respiratory depression, hypotension, drowsiness, and lack of coordination
True
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OPIOID ANALGESICS
- Morphine (Morphine)
- Fentanyl citrate (Sublimaze)
Decreases anxiety and Allows decreased anesthetics
Monitor for respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, orthostatic hypo-tension, and pruritus.
True
H2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
- Famotidine (Pepcid)
- Ranitidine (Zantac)
Reduces gastric acid volume and concentration
Monitor for confusion and dizziness in older adults.
True
ANTIEMETICS
- Metoclopramide (Reglan)
- Droperidol (lnapsine)
- Ondansetron HCI (5-HT3 receptor antagonist) (Zofran)
Enhances gastric emptying, acts as a Tranquilizer, and Prevents postoperative nausea and vomiting
Monitor for sedation and extrapyramidal reaction (involuntary movement, muscle tone changes, and abnormal posture). Instruct patient to report any difficulty breathing.
True
ANTICHOLINERGICS
- Atropine sulfate (Atropine sulfate)
- Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
Reduces oral and respiratory secretions to decrease risk of aspiration and Decreases vomiting and laryngospasm
Monitor for confusion, restlessness, and tachycardia. Prepare patient to expect dry mouth.
True
Taking anticholinergic, patient can expect dry mouth
A)true
B)false
True
ANTIBIOTICS -Cefazolin sodium (Ancef) -Cefotaxime sodium (Ciaforan) - Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Used for: Bactericidal Wound infection, Minimizes risk of wound infection and for Bactericidal as perioperative prophylaxis
True
ADRENOCORTICAL STEROID
-Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol)
Used for:
Decreases inflammation
True
NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUG (NSAID)
-Ketorolac (Toradol)
Used for:
Reduces intensity of pain and Reduces inflammation
True
ANTICOAGULANTS -Enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox) -Heparin sodium (Heparin) -Warfarin sodium (Coumadin) Used for: Produces anticoagulation, Prevents new clot formation or secondary embolic complications
Enoxaparin sodium (Lovenox)-Do not give IM, but give subQ. Tell the patient not to take aspirin or similar over-the-counter drug
True
